Certified Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in the Inpatient Central Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Hospital. The role performs pharmacy tasks that contribute to the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, under a pharmacist’s direct supervision and with occasional guidance. Duties include sterile compounding, inventory control, customer service, and operating pharmacy computer systems and other technology. Sterile compounding experience is not required; training is provided. The position offers weekday 8-hour or 10-hour shifts, with occasional later shifts, a rotation every third weekend, and work on three holidays per year. Applicants must hold pharmacy technician certification through either PTCB or NHA. A sign-on bonus is available only for eligible full-time positions, subject to the stated eligibility and offer-acceptance conditions.
Requirements
- Certification as a pharmacy technician through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Less than one year of experience is listed as the experience level.
- Must work a rotation every third weekend and three holidays per year.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and/or distributing medications.
- Perform sterile compounding for the Inpatient Central Pharmacy.
- Apply departmental inventory-control processes.
- Perform activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Provide customer service by responding to phone requests and directing calls when unable to answer the request.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Operate computer systems and use technology.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
- $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions; current VUMC staff and former staff who worked at VUMC within the past twelve months are excluded, and an offer must be accepted by January 31, 2027.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
